Monument record 551/0/9 - Possible medieval/post-medieval ford, Woodford Halse
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Summary
A ford over the River Cherwell located to the north-east of the church. A community excavation was undertaken in May 2025 in an attempt to understand its origins. A post-medieval road surface was found during the excavation. Finds from the excavation mainly dated to the post-medieval/modern period.
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Full Description
{1, 2} Three test pits were excavated as part of a community dig in an attempt to understand the origins of the ford over the River Cherwell. Metal detecting surveys were also undertaken by the Northamptonshire Artefact Recovery Club (NARC). A ?post-medieval road surface was identified as well as over 80kg of pottery, glass, metal and stone (mostly post-medieval/modern). Two of the metal finds were subsequently recorded on the PAS database- a medieval/post-medieval lace chape and a scallop-shaped lead 'palm guard'.
<1> Mark Jarvis, 2025, Woodford Saxon Ford (Website). SNN116922.
<2> Mark Jarvis, 2025, Woodford Saxon Ford: Community Test-pitting Project at Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire (Report). SNN116966.
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SP 5445 5297 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | WOODFORD CUM MEMBRIS |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 16 2025 10:48AM
